The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, was today presented a unique portrait created through the technique of "IKAT" or "Tie and Dye." The portrait of Shri Narendra Modi is a creation of Shri Surendra Meher, made in the style of traditional IKAT weaving from Odisha. Shri Surendra Meher is a national and UNESCO awardee.
The portrait is a unique experiment in fusion of tradition and modernity in IKAT weaving.
Prime Minister visited the Indian Arrival monument at Monument Gardens in Georgetown today. He was accompanied by PM of Guyana Brig (Retd) Mark Phillips. An ensemble of Tassa Drums welcomed Prime Minister as he paid floral tribute at the Arrival Monument. Paying homage at the monument, Prime Minister recalled the struggle and sacrifices of Indian diaspora and their pivotal contribution to preserving and promoting Indian culture and tradition in Guyana. He planted a Bel Patra sapling at the monument.
The monument is a replica of the first ship which arrived in Guyana in 1838 bringing indentured migrants from India. It was gifted by India to the people of Guyana in 1991.
